Chafee's final nominee to EDC board wins Senate committee approval

Tuesday

PROVIDENCE -- Governor Chafee's final nominee to fill seats on the board of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation won unanimous approval Tuesday from the Senate Commerce Committee, Senate spokesman Greg Pare said.

PROVIDENCE -- Governor Chafee's final nominee to fill seats on the board of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation won unanimous approval Tuesday from the Senate Commerce Committee, Senate spokesman Greg Pare said.

Maeve Donohue, 41, and president of Nami Studios, now faces the approval of the full Senate. If confirmed, she would fill the seat vacated by Jack Templin, which expires Feb. 1, 2015.

Nami Studios, in Barrington, is an integrated design, marketing and communications company, where Donohue works with small businesses and corporate brands on their web strategies, social media and graphic design needs.

Two people spoke on Donohue's behalf: Alayne White, from Alayne White Spas, and Seth Milman, a patent attorney.

Donohue was the final of eight nominees Chafee made to fill seats on the 13-member board that were vacated after former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's state-backed 38 Studios went bankrupt.

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